Universal Remote Control MRX-4IR Owner's Manual

MRX-4IR Network Base Station

Owner’s Manual

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MRX-4IR Network Base Station Owners Manual ©2012 Universal Remote
Control, Inc.

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TABLE

OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Features and Benefits 1

Parts Guide 1

Front, Rear and Bottom Panel Descriptions 2

Network Installation 5

Network Discovery & Download 6

Optimizing IR Flasher Levels 7

Overview of IR Routing 8

USA Limited Warranty Statement 9

Specifications 11

Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement 12

Regulatory Information to the user 13

Declaration of Conformity 14

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MRX-4IR NETWORK BASE STATION

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the MRX-4IR Network Base Station. The
MRX-4IR requires a Total Control MRX Advanced System Controller
and compatible interfaces, programmed by a Custom Professional,
to control your home. Communicating over the network using Wi­Fi, or a wired LAN connection, the MRX-4IR receives commands
from the System Controller and relays them, via IR, to four or more
devices. Controlling your home is simple with the MRX-4IR.

Features and Benefits

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IR Flasher Outputs

Control up to four of your components without ever getting up
from your seat.

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Front IR Blaster

Control IR devices where an IR emitter cannot reach the
device’s location, like a TV over a fireplace.

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Network Connectivity

Receives commands over the network from an MRX Advanced
System Controller and then sends IR signals to control your

components.

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Compact Size

The small size of the MRX-4IR allows it to easily fit behind
devices or into places where a traditional base station would not.

Parts Guide

The MRX-4IR includes:

1 - MRX-4IR
1 - AC Power Adapter
4 - Mounting Screws

1 - Mounting Plate
4 - IR Emitters (3.5mm plugs)
1 - Owner’s Manual

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MRX-4IR NETWORK BASE STATION

Front, Rear and Bottom Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

The front panel consists of 3 indicator lights and an IR Blaster.

Power LED: The Power LED illuminates when the unit is powered.

Status LED: When the MRX-4IR powers up, both the Status and

Data LEDs blink. When a network connection is made, the Status
LED color will vary depending upon its “connected state”: good
signal strength is represented by “Green”, poor signal strength by
“Orange” (which is only present when a wireless connection is
used) and no connection is OFF.

Data LED: The Data LED flashes as the MRX-4IR transmits IR data.

IR Blaster: The front IR Blaster sends IR signals to one or more

components placed in direct line of sight.

IR Blaster

MRX-4IR NETWORK

BASE STATION

Rear Panel

The rear panel ports are:

DC 12V Power: Plug in the included 12V DC 1A power supply.

IR Outputs: Connect an included 3.5mm IR emitter to each of the

four IR outputs. Adjust the IR output signal strength for port 1 using
the attenuator located on the bottom of the unit.

LAN Connection: If a wired connection is needed, this port uses a
standard Ethernet (RJ-45) plug to communicate via the local area
network.

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